NLBA 15U: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this Season Review, we are looking at Next Level Basketball Academy 15U. NLBA plays out of Fargo/Moorhead and they are official members of the Prep Hoops Circuit. This group had all the pieces, which included height, size, shooters, and athletes. It took some time for this squad to get acclimated to playing together. However, they saw improvement and they had some fun along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the highlights from the season would be when [player_tooltip player_id='1531969' first='Shawn' last='Kotrba'] knocked down a game-winning shot at Battle at the Lakes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck this winter in school ball! See you in the spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134129' first='Brennen' last='Gable'] (2026) |5'11 G| Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a top-notch hustler who is not afraid to get dirty for a loose ball. Gable is as tough as leather and he is an extra-physical baller. Brennen can also score the ball and he hit key shots throughout the season for NLBA. Gable does the little things, gives full effort, and he is a good teammate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Weum (2026) |5'10 G| Moorhead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a zone-buster! Caden is a legit/serious shooting threat. Weum has the ability to put up points in a hurry. He can go off for 20 to 30 points in a single game and carry the team. Caden has a desire to work at his craft, expect his game to keep improving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541561' first='Kayson' last='Bernstien'] (2026) |6'5 PF| Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You have to love this lefties length and long arms! Bernstien can protect the basket/lane with his expansive wingspan. He can score from the interior and block area. Kayson is a player that continues to improve. Bernstien is big and effective around the hoop but he can also spread the floor and hit the triple. The young Mustang is intriguing! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marvale Murphy (2026) |6'4 F| Moorhead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a marvelous athlete who deserves your attention! Murphy is big, strong, and mobile. He is a game-changer who can block shots with his superior athleticism and finish above the rim. Marvale flies down the court and is full of potential. Splashy plays just ooze out of Murphy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Bjerken (2026) |5'10 G| DGF</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was a floor general for NLBA. This Rebel is shifty off the bounce and he creates going downhill. Bjerken can also get hot from three-point land and change the came from deep. He is a tough kid who can also D-up and hassle ball handlers with his pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541563' first='Sean' last='Le'Shoure'] (2026) |5'9 G| Red River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a quick and fast player that applies pressure and he likes to frustrate ballhandlers. Sean is known for his 94-foot defense. Sean has good ball skills. He can also play fast on offense and score in uptempo situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531969' first='Shawn' last='Kotrba'] (2026) |5'10 G| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The “Muscle Man” improved a high amount during the season and he was a leader for this squad. Kotrba is no stranger to big plays, he drained a game-winner this spring. He is a scrappy player and his teammates trust him. Shawn showed the ability to his 3's and his game has evolved. It will be fun to see how the school season goes for Muscle Man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134116' first='Wyatt' last='Zimmy'] (2026) |6'4 F| Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He made plays as a rim-protector by altering and blocking shots. Zimmy scored many of his points with offensive rebound putbacks. He provided NLBA with an inside presence. The young Mustang has the length and athletic ability to WHAM. Wyatt plays the game with fire. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1927084,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/NLBAcircuit.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/NLBAcircuit.jpg?w=995" alt="" class="wp-image-1927084" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->